Procurement & Logistics Specialist

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Join us to have a key role in the strategic sourcing team of Smart Power Electrification Sweden. You will be responsible for defining and executing sourcing strategies to optimize costs, quality, on time delivery, reliability of suppliers and supplied products to three important factories located in Västerås, Kungsbacka and Alingsås.
At the same time you will work to define and implement supply chain risk mitigation actions to ensure business continuity. You will be ensuring execution in accordance with Company, PL and Supply Base Management instructions and procedures.
The role reports to the Head of Procurement and Logistics Manager of Smart Power Electrification Sweden.


Your responsibilities
Leading and managing sourcing projects (e.g. new sources approval, supplier process optimization, design cost out action, outsourcing).
Negotiation and management of supply contracts/agreements, terms and conditions within defined scope of material category spend (e.g. price lists definition, breakdown cost updates according to raw material trend, delivery, inventory and quality terms agreement).
Ensuring identification and selection of appropriate suppliers in accordance with category strategy defined by global and regional HUB category leaders and in line with Company directives and guidelines.
Managing planning, reporting and tracking of procurement activities and cost budgets.
Minimizing risk regarding quality and financial exposure by buying in accordance with quality and commercial procedures and in accordance with Company guidelines.



Your background
Masters’ or Bachelors´ Degree in Engineering, Business, or other relevant coursework.
Experience in procurement, sourcing, financial structures, supply chains, profitability and understanding of the supply market.
Adaptability to fast-changing environment, ability to work also in virtual and multicultural environment.
Out-of-the-box thinking and problem-solving attitude.
Proficiency with MS Excel and PowerPoint, basic SAP skills.
Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills and fluency in business English.
Willingness to travel 20% of the work time.



More about us
ABB Smart Power is a global technology leader, with products and solutions that make power supplies smart, connected and protected. Its intelligent products and solutions make power more competitive by improving the energy efficiency, productivity and reliability of almost any operation.
Recruiting Manager Francesco De Santis, +4610-732 20 85, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Senad Huijc +4621-32 03 02; Unionen: Johan Lundström +4621-32 03 64; Ledarna: Urban Mylläri +4621-32 01 86. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Anna Nordlund, +46 761-42 01 39.
We look forward to receiving your application (preferably in English). If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com.